Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
Author Archives: Lisa Schick
Location announced for new joint-use school in Regina
Students crowded around the podium Tuesday morning, listening, watching and playing with grass as politicians announced the location for the new joint-use school where they will end up graduating Grad...
Jun 27, 2023 Education Minister Dustin Duncan announced the location for the new joint-use school to serve part of north Regina on the same block as Imperial Community School on June 27, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Regina condo owners down in the dumps over food and yard waste program
As Regina takes another small step toward its composting program, some who live in condos are raising their voices in frustration. Last Wednesday, city council approved the bylaw amendments that will ...
Jun 26, 2023
Privacy breached for thousands after immigration software update
Information on thousands of applicants and clients of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) was released in a privacy breach earlier this year. According to the Ministry of Immigration and...
Jun 23, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Planned Parenthood suspended from school presentations by Ministry of Education
A set of what appears to be explicit alphabet cards left in a high school classroom has Planned Parenthood in hot water with some parents, and now with the provincial government as well. Education Min...
Jun 22, 2023 Education Minister Dustin Duncan. June 22, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Regina police chief clarifies comments on homeless camp
Some feathers were ruffled earlier this week when Regina Police Chief Evan Bray made some comments about the homeless camp in front of City Hall, calling it a publicity stunt and exploitation. Bray is...
Jun 22, 2023 Regina Police Service Chief Evan Bray. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Ministry employee accused of being involved in immigration scheme
At Saskatchewan's Ministry of Immigration and Career Training, a former employee is being accused of accessing client information as part of what was described as an immigration "scheme." According to...
Jun 21, 2023
'I'm still a little in disbelief': New film 'Die Alone' begins shooting in Regina
A group of extras waved signs in front of the Regina Sask. Poly campus on Monday, shouting on cue as actors weaved through them followed by a camera. Regina and nearby areas are the set for the new fi...
Jun 20, 2023 The movie 'Die Alone' films a scene at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. June 19, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Liquor store permits re-sold for less
The provincial government's haul from the liquor store permit auction is turning out to be a bit smaller than originally thought. In February, the province auctioned off 35 permits to run liquor store...
Jun 19, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. Poly should have identity verification for Indigenous staff: Provincial auditor
As headlines keep coming out about prominent people whose Indigenous identities have come into question, Saskatchewan's provincial auditor believes Saskatchewan Polytechnic needs to protect itself fro...
Jun 10, 2023 (Saskatchewan Polytechnic/Facebook)
New trial to go ahead in Métis hunting rights case
After the Crown appeal was dismissed by Canada's highest court this week, a Saskatoon lawyer is looking ahead toward a new trial that will be coming over Mtis hunting rights. On Thursday, the Supreme ...
Jun 09, 2023 (Supreme Court of Canada/Facebook)
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...